The 12 Best Full-Day Trips in Mauritius

1.Port Louis and Northern Highlights Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 161 reviews · 8 hours · from $64Our pick

Spend eight hours with a private driver exploring Port Louis and northern Mauritius. You’ll see Fort Adelaide, the Central Market, Caudan Waterfront, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, L’Aventure du Sucre, and the Red Church at Cap Malheureux. Drivers such as Ravi, Suraj, Raj, and Vikash are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“We have decided to do the tour and have not been disappointed: easy communication with the tour company and well organized schedule. The driver/guide Vikash has been a star: friedly, knowledgeable and flexible. We have done the tour with our two little ones (5 and 8 yrs) and they ( as well as we) loved it. We can strongly recommend the tour. @Vikash: Thanks for making this a trip to remember.”

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2.South Mauritius Day Trip: Quad and Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $197Top rated

Spend about six hours exploring southern Mauritius by quad, with stops at the Natural Bridge, Souffleur, Royal Palm Forest, beaches, and coastal viewpoints. After a grilled-chicken lunch, continue to Blue Bay for a glass-bottom boat trip and 30 minutes of snorkeling. Guides including Mike and his brother may also take photos along the way.

“really great experience with quad bike with amazing sights to see. our guide was very kind and took plenty of photos for us and made sure we were looked after as well as giving a nice lunch after the quad biking. Would definitely recommend and go again next time I visit Mauritius.”

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3.Full-Day Scenic South West Tour, ALL INCLUSIVE Day Trip, Private SUV Car, Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $240

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring southwest Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned SUV with guide Avi or Jaya. See Alexandra and Chamarel waterfalls, Black River Gorges views, Seven Coloured Earth, Tamarin salt pans, and Albion Lighthouse. Lunch at Chamarel’s L’Alchimiste restaurant and entry fees are included. English and French are offered.

“Une excellente journée en compagnie d'Avi, très impliqué professionnel et disposant de grandes connaissances de son île, il a su s'adapter à des conditions météos compliquées et nous faire découvrir des endroits splendides, un grand remerciement encore.”

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4.Port Louis and Pamplemousses Garden – A full day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $113

Spend about eight hours touring northern Mauritius by private vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off. See giant water lilies at SSR Botanic Garden, explore Port Louis markets, visit Fort Adelaide when open, stop at Caudan Waterfront, and learn about sugar production at L’Aventure du Sucre. Guides such as Vinoo, Kunal, Hansley, and Azzim have been praised for adding local insight.

“A great trip to see part of the island , the botanical gardens are worth visiting and a walk round the city to markets and the waterfront was interesting . Our guide ( Azzim )gave us lots of information on the history of the island - a friendly person .”

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5.North & South in one Day All inclusive Private Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $169

You’ll tour Mauritius from north to south in a private vehicle with a driver such as Vikram, stopping at temples, waterfalls, viewpoints, Port Louis, and 23 Coloured Earth. Pickup, drop-off, lunch, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and entry fees are included in this 7 to 9-hour outing.

“The worst tour ever booked on Viator (having traveled to 70+ countries). Unfortunately would not recommend this tour, especially for the price. The driver provided little to no commentary on Mauritius facts or culture. He was more interested iRead more”

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6.The Hidden Treasures of Mauritius, ALL INCLUSIVE Day Trip, Private SUV Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $252

Spend 6 to 9 hours exploring southern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned SUV with a guide such as Avi or Jaya. Visit waterfalls, rough volcanic shores, a Hindu temple, sugar cane country, and the natural bridges and blowholes of the south. Lunch, bottled water, and pickup are included, while alcohol is extra.

“We had a wonderful time on this tour. Avi contacted me soon after I booked to introduce himself and confirm the pickup time and place. He contacted me again a couple of days before the tour to let me know that one of the waterfalls on the tRead more”

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7.Full-Day North Tour of Mauritius, ALL INCLUSIVE Day Trip, Private SUV Car, Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $262

Spend 6 to 9 hours touring northern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned SUV with guide Avi, Sandeep, or Jaya. Visit Château De Labourdonnais, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, L’Aventure du Sucre, Maheswarnath Mandir, Grand Baie, and Cap Malheureux. Entry fees, lunch, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“Avi was absolutely brilliant, he was very friendly and very helpful. He took amazing photographs to capture moments. The tour was beautiful - from the Château De Labourdonnais to the Botanical Garden. Lunch was delicious, and on the drive back he also showed us other beautiful areas.”

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8.Waterfall and Ile aux Cerfs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $53Best value

Meet at the fish landing station in Trou d’Eau Douce for a small-group or private speedboat trip to Île aux Cerfs, a beach lunch, and Grand River South East Waterfall. You get three hours to explore the island independently, with English or French guidance and drinks included.

“It was a good day overall. definitely recommend it.”

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9.From Quatre Cocos: Tamarind Falls Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $155

Travel from Quatre Cocos to Tamarind Falls with a French- or English-speaking guide, hiking through forest beside the Rivière Tamarin. Expect waterfalls, natural pools, plant and wildlife stories, and hotel pickup across Mauritius. Guides such as Jay and Meetan are known for flexible routes, photos, and personal attention.

“Meetan made the route in an unusual way which made it absolutely amazing, and very fun. I really appreciate his efforts to make the most of the environment and make us enjoy it. He is the boss!”

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10.Full-Day South Tour of Mauritius, ALL INCLUSIVE Day Trip, Private SUV Car, Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $282

Spend 6 to 9 hours exploring southern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned SUV with a guide. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Curepipe, Domaine des Aubineaux, Bois Cheri Tea Factory, La Vanille Nature Park, and Saint Aubin. Entrance fees, bottled water, and lunch at Bois Cheri are included. Alcohol is extra.

“We hebben een fantastische dag gehad en hebben ongelooflijk veel gezien zoals theeplantage , vanilleplantage, rhumfabriek en proeverij een lekkere lunch op een prachtige locatie met panoramisch zicht enz....en dan onze gids met zijRead more”

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11.Day Trip at Ile aux Cerfs and other Gems of the South.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours

Set out from Chantauvent Guesthouse in Blue Bay with a French- or English-speaking guide such as Lucas or Sebastian. Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs, Lighthouse Island, and other lagoon stops for snorkeling, swimming, a beach barbecue, and possible dolphin sightings. Small groups keep the boat personal, with private hire and cool-box options available.

“Adoramos este passeio. As paisagens são fantásticas, a paragem para almoçarmos na praia também foi óptima. A refeição era bastante completa e servida na praia. O skipper Sebastian foi excelente. Divertido, atento e bastante profissional. Recorrendo sem dúvida esta experiência.”

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12.Mauritius City Tour, ALL INCLUSIVE Day Trip, Private SUV Car with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $194

Spend 6 to 9 hours with a private SUV and guide exploring Port Louis. Visit Kwan Tee Pagoda, Aapravasi Ghat, Central Market, Citadel Fort Adelaide, Blue Penny Museum, Le Caudan Waterfront, and Eureka House. Pickup, lunch in Chinatown, street food, water, and selected entry fees are included.

“After taking the scenic south west tour with Avi and Jaya we just had to book another tour with them! We had a great day touring Port Louis and visiting Cap Malheureux. Again, they designed the tour exactly for our taste. Jaya took us to see the Read more”

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